On Sept.14, John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" opens at the Sherman Playhouse. Laura Gilbert directs this show.

This is one director who takes risks to get just what she wants. Often directors will go with tried and true actors for their casts. There's security in knowing that the actors in your show will turn up for every rehearsal and every show. Dependability counts. Most of our theaters have open auditions and welcome newcomers, but they look closely at their resumés.

Laura, who made her directorial debut last year with "An Inspector Calls," has always wanted to direct "Of Mice and Men." She got the opportunity, so she wants to do it the way she has envisioned it.

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